This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) MT/DAK, is for the vital purpose of enhancing cultural heritage and paleontology resource management. It seeks to fund projects that protect, preserve, and interpret significant archaeological sites, historical properties, and fossil localities across Montana and the Dakotas. Aligned with IIJA/IRA funding, this initiative emphasizes sustainable management practices, research, and public engagement for these invaluable non-renewable resources. This opportunity supports ongoing efforts to ensure the long-term stewardship of America’s rich cultural and paleontological heritage on public lands, fostering scientific discovery and educational outreach.
Opportunity ID: 351001
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00115 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK Cultural and Paleontology Resource Management |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from November 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from November 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner’s Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicant’s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Programs |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351001 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00115.pdf
Folder 351001 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.224 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 351001 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joy Grooms jgrooms@blm.gov Email: jgrooms@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.224 | L24AS00115 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK Cultural and Paleontology Resource Management | PKG00283798 | Nov 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351001 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351001 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351001 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351001 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351001 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351001 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351001 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351001 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351001 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351001 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351001 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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